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Ruth Ann Thayer, 86, Vero Beach

Written by: March 22 2010
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Ruth Ann Thayer, 86, died March 1, 2010.

She was born in Brandon, Vt., and was a former resident of Vero Beach, moving from Red Hook, N.Y.

In 2006 she moved to North Point Assisted Living in Asheboro, N.C. She moved to Heartland Nursing Home in Greensboro in September 2009.

Before retirement, she was a licensed practical nurse, receiving her degree at age 62.

Survivors include her daughters, Jeanette Rojeski of Greensboro and Judy Sappington of Rifle, Colo.; son, Terry Thayer of Jasper, Ga.; brother, Peter Miner of Port St. Lucie; sister, Geraldine Lizewski of New York; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Thayer; and eldest son, Tim. services: A celebration of her life will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Tossing Funeral Home, Rutland, Vt.

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